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‘Great disappointment’: Pope’s rejection of probe into Canadian Cardinal’s alleged misconduct sparks anger, frustration

Ouellet is alleged in the court documents to have inappropriately touched a diocese intern in her early 20s on several occasions between 2008 and 2010, when he was Archbishop of Quebec.

By Allan WoodsStaff Reporter

Thu., Aug. 18, 2022timer5 min. read

updateArticle was updated 55 mins ago

MONTREAL—Pope Francis says there are no grounds to proceed with a church investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet — a decision that has enraged the clergyman’s alleged victim and victims’ rights advocates.

The Pope found “that there are no elements to initiate a trial against Cardinal Ouellet for sexual assault,” according to Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, who said Thursday the conclusion came after a preliminary investigation launched last year.

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